a little twinkle.

Driving home last night, I spotted a few fireflies--a sight I'm not used to seeing in the city. I got nostalgic for the days I would catch them in my backyard in Indiana, entranced by how those little bugs provided so much glow {and made my hands smell totally weird--remember that!?}. I hated when the weather turned colder because I knew I'd have to wait until the next summer for the fireflies to return...

I connected the dots last night--and realized one of the reasons I have always been obsessed with twinkle lights my whole life. They remind me of the fields of fireflies at home in Indiana. Not only do they provide an extra dose of sparkle, but they also bring so much joy! It is amazing how one simple strand of lights can transform a whole scene, don't you think?

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Twinkling lights are my favorite, and especially year round. I get nostalgic for mornings on my screen in porch, when it is semi cool and the grassy smells fill the air. A refreshing start to the day with a big cup of coffee and my mom!

So fun! Fireflies are the BEST! I used to catch them at my cottage. For me, raspberries are my summer reminder. I used to pick them on the side of the road up by my cottage, the ones in the store don't taste anywhere near as delicious as a fresh berry straight from the bush. I wonder if that has anything to do with my love of deep pink...hmmm haha

Oh I love your collage! I never thought of it that way but you are so right! Wow that makes me miss my home in Ohio, sitting on the deck until super late, grilling, dancing to Oldies with my dad, and watching the fireflies and stars at night. Thank you for the memory! I want to take a trip home, now! :)

it is sad. even though i am technically "in the country" i have only seen one firefly this summer. where have they all gone?? i used to love catching them in the summer . . . and then letting them go. i would cry if kids would kill them, or pull their lights out, or put them in a jar without holes.

Ahh I love fireflies....Funny story. I spent my summer in the Bahamas where fireflies just don't exist. I saw my first firefly (in a year) last Friday night. I was babysitting and we decided it would be a good idea to go out and catch some (just like when I was a kid). The bad news is we got locked out of the house and realized it and began freaking before we got the chance to catch a firefly. Sad day, but there are still some summer nights left so I am due for some fireflies.

I agree about the strand of lights completely transform the scene...beautiful.

Love love love! I actually had Christmas tree lights up in my room year-round in middle school and high school. I'd plug them in, turn off the other lights and lay on my bed listening to Sarah Maclaughlin and read. True bliss. ;)

I love this post! Twinkling lights always kinda get my heart racing - it makes life seem so much more magical. I was introduced to fireflies for the first time this summer (I grew up on the west coast, but now live on the east coast) and am in complete awe of them.

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